The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERYSTWYTH Portraits. —The excellent photographs of Messrs. David and Stanley Parry, Green- field-street, which appeared in last week's "Cambrian News," were taken by Mr. F. CuHiford, photographer. North-parade. Deserter Private W. T. Jones, of the 3rd 7th R.W.F. was brought before C. M. Williams, Ksq., on Friday on a charge of being a deserter. He was seen in khaki at Barmouth; but, changing his clothes in f a shed near Barmouth Junction, he came j to Aberdpvey and crossed the ferry into Cardiganshire. Information was sent to the Aberyfstwyth police and he was arrested in the tovi-n by P.S. Thomas Davies. He was remanded to await an escort. He was removed on Saturday. Property Safe.-On Thursday afternoon of last week Messrs Daniel I. Rees and Evans conducted a sale of freehold and leasehold properties. The freehold shop, dwelling house, and premises at 22, Little Darkgate-street, were purchased by the tenant, Alderman Daniel Thomas at R450. Arosfa." 31, North-parade, the residence of the lato Mr David Lloyd. was sold to Mrs Harry Lloyd( 55, Marine-terrace, for 01,00. The two other lots, 67. North- parade and 30, Portland-street were with- drawn pending negotiations for their sale by private treaty. Mr T. J. Samuel was the völdvr's solicitor. ■; i.e.—Mr. L LI. NORTON has been appointed adjutant of the- V: j.eail.—An advertisement gives informa- tion where Allinson Bread is bak'ed locally and where other Allinson specialities can be bought. Parliameritary.— Mr. v aughan Davies, XI p..]ias been re-appointed chairman of the Standing Orders Committee of the House of Commons, a position he has filled for many sessions. i i dome on Leave.—Mr. D. Richards, Maldwvn House, Cambrian-street, is hones for a short leave for a well-earned rest after being engaged in one of the largest munition works since the commencement of the Avar. Business Premises.—Messrs -J £ >eriT and Son will on Thursday evening, Mareli ;25rd offer for sale, at the Lion Hotel, the shop and dwelling house, 38, lerrace-i oad, in the occupation of the" Cambnan Xws" (Aberystwyth), Limited. Business.—Having completed alterations to the premises which were recently acquired adjoining their mam premises in Terrace-road Messrs Thomas Ellis and Co announce that the extension will bo opened on Saturday, when there will be a special display of spring goods in all de- pa 1 "rystwyth Students—Old students the O.T.C., Aberystwyth, formed half 'e number of those present at a dinnei bv Welsh subalterns in the regiments a olåce in the Midlands to celebrate St vid's Dav. Fifteen of the thirty present -re Abel" men. and represented eleven Terent regiments.. "breve Tue5day.-An American sale ot work at the Buarth Hall, in aid of the C'hurch funds, was opened by Mrs Hughes. Branwen. who was thanked on the pro- position of Major Harrington. seconded by Mr J. Jenkin Jones. Archaeaco.i Williams presided. There were several stalls and side shows, as well as two con- certs arranged hy Mr. A. C. Edwards. i jpet ty.—On Wednesday afternoon Mr Owen Roberts of Messrs Gillart and Sons, auctioneers, Machynlleth) offered for sate the freehold premises in the occupation of Mr. J. G Williams as garage and coach- builder's shop. The Auctioneer remarked that he had been agreeably surprised to hear that property had sodd well in the town lately. Aberystwyth not being a mushroom seaside town. he thought the inhabitants could look forward to the future after the war with confidence. The lot was withdrawn at £700. Mr F. R. Roberts (of Messrs. Roberts and Evans) was the vendor's solicitor. War Service Committae.—The Committee met on Thursday, under the presidency of Miss Tremain. The Treasurer (Mr. J. H. O. Harpur, Lloyds Bank) reported that the amount standing to the credit of the Com- mittee at bank was £218 14s. 9d. A grant of JE50 was made to the Comforts Com- mittee to cover the cost of material re- quired for the making of comforts requisi- tioned by the War Office. The Comforts Committee was also allowed ijo 19s. to pay for comforts sent to local men in the 16th R.W.F. It was also decided to make the following further gra.nts :-£10 to the Armenian relief fund; £50 to the Red Cross Hospital; £20 to the Aberystwyth branch of the Surgical Requisites Association £10 to the central fund of the Y.M.C.A. for war camp work; JE5 ta R.S.M. Fear's comforts fund. and £1 Is. to the Fight for Right Movement. Sessions.—At the weekly sessions, on Wednesday, before John Evans, mayor; Edwin Morris, ex-mavor; Peter Jones, Esqrs., and Captain D. James, Catherine M. Braid, 10. Powell-street, was sum- moned by Elizabeth Jones, 11, P'owell- street, for assault. On the application of Mr. W. P. Owen, the case was adjourned for a week, with the object of arriving at at settlement.—Margaret Richards, 12, New-street, was summoned by James Evans, sanitary inspector, for defective troughing and down pipes at Radford House, Victoria-terrace. Mr. Einrys Williams saying the work had been entrusted to a builder, the case was adjourned. Pastor 071 the Stag3.-A new Welsh play entitled "The Call." written bv the Rev. W. F. Phillips..B.A., B.D.. has been pro- duced at Tenby in aid of the funds of the Boy Scouts, of which the author is assist- ant scoutmaster. The play, which was presented in one act, depicts Welsh life and character. The choice between in- clination and duty is the problem which the young minister sets out to face. He has received two" calls," one a tiny coantry c-hapel with a poor congregation, the other is a flourishing town church with a rong membership list. After a hard struggle duty wins, and the young minister goes to the struggling country chapel with a mother in- stead of a wife. The author (playing as Mr. John Coilwyn) pourtrayed the Noncon- formist minister of somewhat old-fashioned type. Knitting Class.—The members of Baker- street Welsh Congregational Chapel's Knitting Class held their last meeting for the session on Wednesday, March 1st. Throughout the winter the members have devoted their cnergie. to war work, help- ing to supply the troops with, comforts. As a result of their work they Tiavo been able to send no fewer than fifty parcels to soldiers, each parcel containing a scarf, two pairs of socks, a pair of mittens, as well as cigarettes and chocolates, etc. The recipients of the gifts were members of and those having connection with the chapel. Grateful letters have been re- ceived from the men, all showing how greatly the parcels have been appreciated. A large parcel was also sent to the national fund for Welsh troops, which was duly acknowledged. Nation of Dreamers.—The Welsh Society, which has been in existence in Newtown nearly a quarter of a century, celebrated the annual festival on Thursday evening in the Free Library, when there wais a good attendance to listen to an address by Professor Edward Edwards, Aberystwyth. St David, he said, had taught the Welsh to be a nation of dreamers with lofty ideals, and their future as a people de- pended on their being faithful to those ideals. The modern Welshman was a fusion of the Iberian and the Celt. They would want the Celtic element for a few months yet, and then after the would need the Iberian to conci a n.obler future for mankind. Though the Welsh were in one sense a conquered people, the Iberian element in them had already dominated the English mind. The Premier's Pledge. — "Jutice" writes: Married men are concerned about the danger of undermining the Premier's pledge. They are ready enough to serve when the full toll of single men has been taken. Oan anyone who knows of the pro- ceedings at local tribunals avoid a feeling of nausea ? In too many cases employer; and employees are in league to defeat the Act and for private or business purposes, to deprive the army of recruits it needs. Married men have shown their readiness to serve. They acted in good faith and are prepared to keep their bond. be the co-t what it may, providing that single men do their duty or are made to do it. Though they have attested un- married men endeavour by all sorts of dodges to avoid service. Married men attested expressly on the undertaking that the pledge given by the Government would be kevt-" Tha t the single men should first be called to serve." I consider that the tribunals do not fully carry out the im- portant duties entrusted to them by giving exemptions to single men who have no responsibilities and could easily be spared. Cirl Cuides Display.-A display was given at the Buarth Hall on Thursday evening by the first Aberystwyth Troop of Girl Guides in aid of the Young Women's Christian Association. In the unavoidable absence of the Mayor (Alderman John Evans). the chair was taken by Mr. Davies, Sunny Hill, Llanbadarn-road. The pro- gramme was a,s follows:—Chorus, country dance, and flag drill by the Girl Guides; duet, Miss Gertie Thomas and Miss Eluned Prys; Morris jig. Miss C. Cooper and Miss H. Evans, an item which was greatly appreciated; songs, Miss Edith Williams Miss Mattie Rees. U.C.W.; violin solo, M. Turbour. While Girl Guides were preparing for a tableaux, an interesting speech was given by Madame Barbier. She said the Allies were in the most critical part of the war. Verdun was as near Paris as Birmingham is to London. She had a letter from her husband, Professor Barbier, who is on military service in France, saying that the French people were cheerful and confident of winning the war. The Girl Guides then proceeded with the presentation of a national display tableaux. Miss Woodhall (the captain), appeared as "Britannia," and the girls represented allied countries. The Boy Scouts gave assistanto on the stage. The hall was appropriately decorated with flags. The national songs of the Allies were sung by the Girl Guides, with Madame Barbier as accompanist. Photography.—An advertisement appears in another column announcing that Mr R Gvde and Mr H. G. Piekford, photographic artists, Pier-street, have entered into partnership. The two studios will be amal- gamated and the business carried on at z2 and 24, Pier-street. Surgica! Requisites.—The Surgical I Requisites Association desire to gratefully t acknowledge the following.—per Miss I Kitto, B2 Is.: Miss May Davies. 2s. 6d.; Mrs (Dr.) Morgan, 5s. and Mrs Hughes, Dravton. 10s. Amount previously acknow- ledged, £ 80 14s. lid. Death of Mr Tatem. The death occurred at Exmouth on Wednesday of last week of Mr Edward Tatem. who lived for a number of years at Laura-place. He was interested 'in gardeneing and photo- graphy and before coining to Aberystwyth I was engaged in banking. He leaves a son, I' who is in the army, and a daughter. Banking.—Mr. J. Rice Evans, cashier at the Aberystwyth branch, has been pro- moted to the Secretary's Department in the head ctffice of the London and Pro- vincial Bank. Since he came to Aberyst- wyth two and a half years ago from Car- diff, Mr Evans has made himself particu- larly popular among the townspeople and he is the recipient of hearty congratulations on his promotion. B.W.T.A.—A meeting was held on Wed- nesday at Bath-street Presbyterian Church under" the presidency of Miss Davies, 20, North-parade. Miss Owen of the Council School read a. paper on the State Control of the Liquor Traffic." Mrs T. F. Roberts proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Owen, which was seconded by Mrs E. H. James and supported by Mrs Fearnsides, who ex- pressed the ooinion that State control would not be for the public good. Persona!.—Mr. Hugh Edwardc, M.P., who has recently returned from his tour in Scotland—the second within tne space of a month—was entertained at Edinburgh by Sir Alexander Simpson in the house in guch the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic was first discovered by the famous surgeon, Sir James Simpson. The Member for Mid- Glamorgan seems to have caught on with the Scottish Press. One paper said: "It was very interesting to note the way in which Mr. Edwards held his great audience. He literally swayed them at his will. And there was point and meaning and a practical application in all he said." Market Hall Cinema.—A two-part Vita- graph drama, The Blood Ruby" and "Room 22" (episode of Broken Coin'' series) are the features in Thursday's pro_ gramme. A Child of the Streets" and a Lubin comedy, "When Wifie Sleeps," featuring Billy Reeves, will also be shown. Amongst the bookings for next Monday are the official war films, No. 4, "A Machine Gune School at the POront." Exclusive pictures booked by Mr. Cheet- ham for the near future include "The Crucible," "Infelice," "The Dollar Mark." "The Eternal City," "The Pit," "Charlie at the Bank," "Charlie Shanghaied," and "Charlie, at the Show," etc. A Soldier's Request.—Quartermaster- sergeant Evan Jones, B Company, 13th Battalion, R.E.F. in France, ask* that a. request should be published in the brian News" for a melodeon for the men of the Company. At present they have nothing of the kindl and it is a great com- fort on the march from the trenenes to the rest billets, sometimes a distance of ten miles. St. David's Day, Quartermaster- sergeant Jon-es adds, was duly celebrated at the front. A company of another bat- talion of the Welsh went back from the trenches to rest in fine style, every man with a great leek in his cap, the field kitchen with a couple of bunches tied round the funnel, and a flag stuck in the top. In that way the Company marched off as happy as sand boys, headed by a chap playing a melodeon St. Paul's Chapa!.—Miss M. Jenkin Morgan, Erwyd House, has presented to the Trustees of St. Paul's Wesleyan Chapl a carved oak chair in memory of her late father, the Rev. William Morgan, and a solid silver pocket communion service in memory of her mother. Miss Morgan has also provided carpeting for the altar and pulpit, with a mahogany table and photo- graphs for the vestry. The Pastor, Trustees, and members feel deeply grateful to Miss Morgan for continuing the family's generous support to the church. In aid of the fund which is being organised to decorate the vestry, a lecture was given on W-ednesday evening by Mrs. Rudler. on "Whit-tier," Dr. M A. Lewis presiding. The members ot the Knitting Class have sent thirty parcels, including scarves, socks, mittens, chocolate, and cigarettes to the boys from the chape] on active service abroad and at home and to a Red Cross nurse' serving with the colours. Funeral.—The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Davies, Eastland, North-road, took placCl on Saturday at Ciliau Ayron Churchyard The body was removed from Aberystwyth by motor. A service at the house was con- ducted by the Rev. M. Jones Lowell. The officiating clergy at Ciliau Ayron. were the Revs. LI. Rees, rector;—Owen, former rector; D. Jones, Llanbadarn and Emrys Rees Aberystwvth. The chief mouners were Mr and Mrs Evans, Glanrhyd, New Quay Road, daughter and son-in-law; Mrs Oxley, Dowlais. daughter; Mr and Mrs Ree-i, Tangaer. Ciliau, daughter and son-in-law; Mr and Mrs Davies, Llangybi, son and daughter-in-law; Mr and Mrs Dav res, Liverpool, daughter and son-in- law Mrs FJvans, Aberystwyth daughter; Inspector D. M. Davies, Merthyr Tydvil; Miss E. G. Davies, Derry Ormond; Mr \Y J. Davies, B.Sc., London Miss E. M. Evans, Merthyr Tydvil; Mr L. J. Evans, Aberystwyth; Miss G Davies, Llangybi Miss E. E. Rees and Miss C. F. Rees, Tangaer, grandchildren. Meetings in London —A Council meet- ing of the National Library of Wales was hellIon Friday at the Board of Education. Whitehall, when a statement was received regarding the present position of the building fund and the deficit. A letter from the Public Trustee was considered with reference to the bust of the late Sir John Rees, bequeathed to the National Library.—A meeting of the College Coun- cil was held, with Sir Garrod Thomas in the cifali*. Votes of condolence were passed with the families of the late Pro- fessor David Jenkins and Sir John Rhvs. It was agreed to hold the usual summer school in August including a course of civics under the auspices of the Moral Education League. The appointments of Miss Doris Evans as instructress in physical exercises and of Mr Dudley V. Howells as instructor in horticulture were con- firmed for the remainder of the session. The appointment of the Royal Commission on university education in Wales was also considered. John Ambrose LJoyd.—A lecture was given by Mr. J. Clias. McLean. F.R.C.O., at the Tabernacle on Tuesday even- ing, t>n John Ambrose Lloyd, the Welsh Composer," In his in- tioductory remarks. the Lecturer remarked that one result of the present war had been to call attention to the nn- trustworthiness of many German editions of music. He also referred to an article by Dr. R. R.. Terry on The Great Church Music Imposture." Another was" Tam- pering with the Scores of Berlioz." Times of national stress had often been followed by seasons of musical awakening, as had been proved on many occasions. The early Elizabethan musicians and the founders of j the "Madrigal School" came into being after the Armada. The calamitous events of 1812 and 1870 quickcned an artistic and national impulse in Russia and France. Mr McLean paid a high tribute- to the modern music of Russia and France. Might not Wales be making a start for great things? The musical advantages of the country were never as high as they now. Per- formances are being given in comparatively small places of complete works with orchestra, such as "The Dieam of Gerontius" (Elgar), "Requiem" (Verdi), "OmarKhayam" Bantoc-k), etc. Districts that ten years ago would not have risen to a higher level than "rndcr the Palms" were now producing masterpieces. The present war W33 already responsible for some fine musical works, such as Elgar's Carillon, his Polonia Symphony, the heroic lullaby of M. Debussy, and "Franeaise" by M. Saint-Saen«. An interesting account was given of the life and work of John Ambrose Lloyd, and the following items were sung by the Tabernacle; Choir :— Anthem,Deuwch, C'anwn i'r Aglwvdd," excerpts from the cantata, "Gweddi Habacuc," part song. "Y Blodeuyn Olaf," and several hymn tunes. The solos were taken by Miss Eunice Lewis, Miss Annie Jones, Mr. Willie Pierce, and Mr. Jack Edwards. The accompanist was- Mrs Ivor Evans. The chairman was the Rev. R. J. Rees, M.A., who made a suitable address, and further remarks were made bv Mr. David Samuel, M.A. Mr. Jack Edwards, Mr. David Owen, and Mr. W. R, Jones. A collection was taken and a good sum realised in aid of the funds of the Sewing Class to provide comforts for the troops. Home Nursing.—At the Town Hall on | February 25th Lady Webley Parry Pryse kindly made the following presentations, on behalf of the V.A.D. 6th Cardigan, and tle new Nursing Class :—To Miss Ruth Ellis, lady superintendent of 6th Cardigan, a technical badge and a county badge in grateful acknowledgment of her valuable assistance to them in October and Nov- ember, also a silver Queen Anne hot water jug and umbrella, to Mrs Burdwood ) Evans, Cilarfor, North-road, for her kindness in giving a course of lectures on ihomc nursing free of charge during De- cember and January. Her ladyship also j presented first certificates in home nursing to the follow ing successful candidates ex- amined by Dr D. M. Davies, Aberayron, on January 28th:—Mabel Attwqod, 18, Marine-terrace; Rosina Attwood, 18, Marine-terrace; Olive Brown, St George's Hotel; Elizabeth Davies, 17, Portland- street; Agnes Davies, Talfan; Norma Durban, Boulevard, North-parade; Claudia Edwards, 10, Little Darkgate-street; Emma Jane Edwards, Fair Bank, Cam- brian-street; Myfanwy Ellis, 2, Trefor- road; Kate Elena Evans, 16, Northgate- treet; Emilv Evans, Tanyreithin. Baker- street; Gertrude Garner, Terrace-road; Katie Griffiths, Aelydon, Cliff-terrace; Eleanor Griffiths, South End, South-road; Annette Graham, Boulevard, North-parade Maud Hughes, Fairholme, Sea View-place; Kate Hopkins, 10. Marine-terrace; Mary Hopkins, 10, Marine-terrace; Elizabeth Jones, College House, King-street; Polly Jones, College House, King-street: Annie Jones, Hafdy, Elm Tree-avenue; Dorothy Jones, Primrose House; Annie Jones, 28, High-street: Mary Elizabeth Jones, 15, Chalybeate-street; Margaret Elizabeth James, 11, Sea View-place; Katie Jones, South Marine-terrace; Gwladys Lanes, Abermaed; Eunice Lewis. 28, Great Dark- gate-street; Annie Lewis, Nantgwynne, North-road; Jeanie Lunt, Glasfor. Castle- terrace; Charlotte Long, 9, Marine- terrace; Sarah Jane Morgan, Market- street; Gwen Morgan, Westminster, Bridge-street; Mary Harriet Noke, Roslyn. Bath-street; Kate Powell, Edge Hill, Brynymor-terraee; Lucy Price Crystal Palace Hotel, Queens-road; Mar- garet Clayton Rees, 32, Queen-street; Mabel Ricks, Glen Rosa, Brynymor-road; Edith liowe, Glencairn, North-parade; Essie Rowlands, 6, Marine-terrace; Sydney Rowlands. 6, Marine-terrace; Ethel Rmv- lands, Bodawel, Sea View-place; Gertrude Thomas, Eirianfa. Caradog-road; Elizabeth Thomas, 37, North-parade; Margaret Thomas. 2. Portland-street; Nellie Thomas, lYewen, North-road; Louise Van Den Broeck, 1, St. George's-terrace; Eugenie Van Den Broeck. 1, St. George'a-terrace; Lizzie illiams, 44, North-parade; Maggie Williams, 1 Rheidol-place; Maggie Wil- liams, Erw House. Custom House-street; E. Beatrice Woodhall. Elvaston. Caradog- road. Lady Pryse spoke words of en- couragement to the successful candidates.

CARDIGANSHIRE BATTERY AT SEA DISAPPEARING FRANCE. Private A. Thorpe writes—The Cardigans crowd to the upper deck and sides of the vessel and watch the receding shores of old France until it is no longer possible to see them. Even tHe least susceptible has a curious feeling and tugging at heart- strings, "When will they again see dear old England" is the silent thought in every- one's mind. However, the hustle and bustle of the life on board soon dispels all sentimental thoughts and longings. The clarion notes of the bugle call forth all and sundry to tea, bringing the boys up with a jerk to a remembrance of the reality of things. Tea over. the biggest excitement of the day follows shortly after. That is the draw ing of hammocks for the first time. This is a ceremonv that is always accom- panied b{v much exeiiftemeint. At jnitne p.m., or, two bells according to ship's time, every man must have himself tucked away in his hammock. "Lights Out" then sounds. All the smaller electric lights on the troop decks are then extinguished; but three or four big ones remain alight all night. This in order to provide against emergencies. At 9.15 p.m. the orderly officer on duty, in company with one of the ship's officers, makes a tour of the vessel to see that all is safe and sound. The officer's task is not by any means a pleasant one when travelling the troop decks, for all the time they have to walk bent double in order to escape the swing- ing hammocks. The Orderly Officer has also to fre- quently visit all the militarv sentries who are, as scon as she sails, posted all over the ship. He ensures that they are on the alert and that they thoroughly under- stand their orders. Briefly, the duties of the sentries are to 'prevent smoking in unauthorised parts of the vessel, prevent waste of drinking water; and, most important of all, to report direct to the ship's officer on the bridge any outbreak of fire. The boys rise on board a transport at six am. and stow away their ham- mocks. After their morning ablutions, breakfast is partaken of by all the boys. At least that is So after the first few days of the voyage. At the beginning many men have an intense loathing of food; it is unnecessary to sav why; but they soon get over mal-de-mer, and then don't they make up for lost time? After each meal time the boys are cleared up to the top decks in order the give the orderly men an opportunity to clean the troop decks. The clarion notes of the bugle sound the submarine alarm. Men previously warned for the task immediately take up armed guard over all the ship's boats and others assigned to different duties at once pro- ceed to carry them out. The remainder cf tlic troops fall in on their respective parade qunrters and wait for orders that may be issued to them. Every soldier on beard parades in the life belt alloted to him Excitement on the upper deck; eager eyes out over the horizon; and. then "Egypt boys." °

Comforts for Fighters (Continued from page 6). R.S.M. Fear acknowledges the following contributions: — War Service Committee (2nd contribution), JB5; Bethel Welsh Baptist Church Sunday School, £2 28.; New-street Meeting House (3rd collection) £1 38.; Mr F. R. Roberts (4th contribu- tion). lO-o. Mr H. Woodall, Managing director Gas Company, 10s. Miss Ricks, Glen Rosa, 3s. 6d. Mr J. R. James, baker, 2s. 6d. Miss E. Rowley, The Gables (6th contribution). 2s. Mr W. S. Jones, Brcnheulog (4th contribution), 2s. Special Constabulary, drill class. Aberyst- wyth ,(36th contribution)) 7s. d. Corpora- tion Employees (5th contribution). 7s. 6th Cardiganshire V.A.D. drill class (19th contribution), 3s. lOd. Gas Company Employees (4th contribution), 4s. 2d.; Electric Wcrks Employees (6th eontri- but;.on), 3s. 9d. "Cambrian News" Em- ployees (19th contribution), 3s. 8d.: Mr Teviotdale's Employees (17th contribution), 2s. Laundry Employees (7th contribution). 2s. The amount previously- acknowledged was £167 10s. Cr1., making a total of £178 19s. Thirty parcels have been sent this week with the parrel for the Battery and Ammunition Column at a cost of JB6 9s Id. The amount received during the week was £11 8s. 111d. R.S.M. Fear is particularly erateful to the War Service Committee, Bethel Chapel, and New-street Meeting House for the excellent response made to the fund. Next Wednesday evening Mr S. G. Rudler will deliver his lecture "Why Germany War" at St. Paul's Wes- levan Schoolroom in aid of R.S.M. Fear's fund. Admission will be free, but a silver collection will be taken. Mr Arthur Jones. L.C. and M. Bank, will preside, the meeting to commence at seven o'clock. It hoped that the townspeople will attend in large numbers to support so worthy a cause and to give encouragement to the men at the front.

PONTERWYD. Lectures. Last Friday night the last of a series of lectures and demonstrations on poultn- ami poultry management was .<?iv°n at the Council School by Miss Evans, N.D.D.. University College of Wales. The lectures had for their object th« increased production of fowls and eggs. Miss EVjwns treated her subject in a lucid and able manner. In spite of the inclemency of the weather, the lectures were extremely well attended. If taken advantage of the instruction given will oreatTy assist in increasing the national food supply, which is a matter of importance in the present crisis. The lectures and demonstration's were nresided over by the Rev. Chirks Evans, Yshyttv Cvnfvn, and Mr. William Evans, C.C. •

RHYDYPENNAU. St. David s Day.—The anniversary of St David was this year, as usual, celebrated by paying tribute to the memory of a man who devoted his life to the uplifting of his I country, niorally and spiritually. In the morning, special lessons were given to the children on patriotism, based on the life of the Saint. In the afternoon a miseellan- eous concert was arranged when a num- ber of patriotic songs and recitations were given. The school was beautifully decor- ated with flags, bunting, Union Jacks, leeks, daffodils, and drawings. To this meeting an invitation is annually extended to parents and other wlia wish to avail themselves of the entertainment. A good number was present. A pleasing feature of the celebration is the presence of a great number of old pupils, who look for- ward to this annual treat to show their love of old associations and appreciation of their late, teachers and of the educa- tion they received at the school. They were present this year, some having walked from Aberystwyth. In the middle cf the programme the unveiling of the school's "Roll of Honour" was witnessed. The names of all the dId school boys (num- bering forty-seven). who have responded to their country's call, was read cut by the Headmaster (Mr. J. Davies) and advan- tage was taken of the occasion to impress on the children the duty of everyone to defend, one's country in time of need, which is the foundation of true patriotism. An impressive and solemn ceremony was the placing of a simple wreath of ivy and Laurels, made by the children, with his photograph inset, on the roll of honour in honour of the memory of Mr. Wallis Williams, the only one of the long list of men who has so far sacrificed his life for his country. At this stage the whole audience sang "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" wkfi">great feeling. Mr. Edward Edw ards, one of the local managers. who always takes a. keen interest in the welfare of the school, addressed the children on their duty to the State by living the life of a citizen worthy of their country. It was passible, he said, to serve one's country and to be patriotic and possibly more, effec tively than by fighting for her. Mrs Roberts, Llysteg, a former schoolmistress who was present, also spoke and praised the way in which the memory of the Patron Saint was being celebrated at the school. She said she had been present at various ceremonies where St. David was honoured; but could honestly state that on no occasion had she enjoyed herself so well as on that occasion. The programme was a great credit to the children and to the teachers. !She impressed on the children their duty iq. utilising opportunities to the full, so that they might grow up in the footsteps of the immortal David and become worthy citizens of the best little country in the world, remembering always that the character of a country depended entirely upon the character of its indiv- idual citizens. Mr David Hughes, who has never missed one of these festivals proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the children for the. beautiful programme they provided, and to Mr. Davies the head- master, and his staff for their labour on behalf of and the k-een interest they take in the children. Ever since those festi- vals started he always looked forward to them and enjoyed them more than any con- cert he knew of. After singing the national anthems, an enjoyable programme was brought to an end.

COMFORTS FOR FIGHTERS. NEXT WEDNESDAY Evening, AT St. PAUL'S WESLEY AN SCHOOROOM, ABERYSTWYTH, ME: S. G. RUDLER will deliver his lecture Why Germany made War" in aid of R. S. M. Fear's fund, to provide comforts for the fighterii Lecture to commence 7 o'clock. ADMISSION FREE. SILVER COLLECTION Children not admitted. c411 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES. ABERYSTWYTH (One of the Constituent Colleges of th University of Wales). Prosidont SIR JOHN WILLIAMS, Bart., M.D. D.Sc., G.C.V.O. „ Principal: T. F. ROBERTS, M.A. (Oxon), LL.D (Viet.) THE FORTY-FIFTH SESSION be- gins on October 4th, 1916. A number of Entrance Scholarships and Exhibitions, open to both male and female candidates above the age of 16 years, are offered for competition on Tuesday, Sep- tember 19th, 1916, and the following days. Students are prepared for Degrees in Arts Science (including the Applied Science of Agriculture), Law, and Music. Sessional CompositiJon Fee-In Arts, JBiat; in Science. £16. Registration Fee, RI. Men students reside in registered lodgings in the town, or at the Men's Hostel; Warden, H. H. Paine, M.A., B.Sc Women students reside in the Alexandra Hall of Residence for Women; Warden, Miss C. P. Tremain, B.A. For full par- ticulars respecting the General Arts and Science Departments, the Law, Agricul- ture, Elementary and Secondary Training Departments, the Department of Instru, mental Music, and the Hostels, apply to J. H. DAVIES M.A., Registrar. ■■■■■BnnnnnnKnn The Oldest Billposting Estab Hatted I So the Town and Di&triot I John Lloyd Sons! fown driers, Billposters and Distributors, Having; the largest number of moat prominent Posting Stations In all parts of Aberystwyth and District, they are able to take largo oontracts 8f every description OVER 100 STATIONS m TOWN It DISTRICT Offioial Billposters to the Tewn and Oennty Councils,G. W.R.Oo.f Cambrian Railway Co., the A.I.O., all the Ano- tioneers ef the Town and Dtsbriot, and other pnbllo bodies. J A,I-irmoo-tRTMTY RD. AmuRyFmwrw]R 1 J

girths, dferiages,. mb gcaih* BIRTHS. Jones.—21st February, 1916, at 39, Aspinall Road, Brockley, London, to Mr and Mis D. Llewelyn Jones, a daughter (grand-daughter to Mr and Mrs W. M. Jones, Glasgow House, Machynlleth.) c433 Rees.—March 4tli, to Mr and Mrs E. Walter Rees, London and Provincial Bank House, Cardigan, a son. DEATHS. Hughes.—February 28th, 1916, to the grea sorrow of her family, at the residence of he daughter, Mrs. J. E. Edwards, Acacia Villa Wrexham, Mrs Elizabeth Margaret Hughes, Glasfryn, Aberdovey, widow of the late Mr. John Hughes (timber merchant, Rhyl, formerly of Llanrwst), aged 78. Interred March 2nd at St. Mary's, Llanrwst. No cards. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." American papers please copy. c402 Jones—Mafch 3rd, Mr William Jones, Bridge- street, Newcastle Emlvn, in his 71st vear. Jones.—4March It>t. Mr Thomas Biowen Jones, Stanlev House, Hill-street, New Quay. Jones.—March 7th, at Brynolferen, Blaenau Festiniog, Edie, the only daughter of Mr R. O. Jones, coroner for Merioneth and Mrs Jones. aged 19-1 years. Funeral private, at two o'clock on Friday, March 10th. IN MEMORIAM vi Williams-In ever loving memory of our dearly beloved mother, Sarah Williams of Chyandour. Alexandra-road, who passed away March 10th, 1913. Though death divides, fond memory clings to her we loved. Never forgotten by her loving daughter*. i d28

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